Lucille Ann D. v. David F. K.
Opinion of the Court
Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Petitioner met her burden of establishing paternity "by 'clear and convincing’ evidence, evidence which is 'entirely satisfactory’ and creates a genuine belief that respondent is the father of the child” (Matter of Commissioner of Social Servs. [Patricia A.] v Philip De G., 59 NY2d 137, 141-142). The combined red cell antigen and
The court properly granted petitioner’s objection to the order of the Hearing Examiner and awarded additional support based upon the amount of combined parental income exceeding $80,000. The court fully explained the reasons for its departure from the Hearing Examiner’s order, based upon its consideration of the factors set forth in Family Court Act § 413 (1) (f), and we find no basis to disturb the award of additional child support (see, Family Ct Act § 413 [1] [c] [3]; Matter of Cassano v Cassano, 85 NY2d 649, 655). (Appeal from Order of Oneida County Family Court, Morgan, J. — Child Support.) Present — Green, J. P., Pine, Wesley, Balio and Boehm, JJ.
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